Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Rigging Specifications
Hemisfair Ballroom:
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Every point is rated at 1000 lbs.
A maximum of (3) Socapex multi-cables may be Dead Hung to each point in a cable run. Quantities that are greater than (3) Socapex Cables will require a motor or a cable bridge. - Stars at Night Ballroom: Every point is rated at 1000 lbs. Cable picking is not allowed due to the delicate nature of the ceiling. A cable bridge utilizing truss and motors MUST be used for all cable runs with no exceptions. Exhibit Halls 1-4: The use of bridles is not allowed in the Hall. Spanner Truss must be used to create points not lined up on a beam. - A maximum of (3) Socapex multi-cables may be Dead Hung to each point in a cable run. Quantities that are greater than (3) Socapex Cables will require a motor or a cable bridge. • High Steel (Small Roof Beams and Trusses) o 500 lbs. at any rigging point anywhere along the span
o 375 lbs. at two rigging points spaced at least 10’ apart per span o 250 lbs. at three rigging points spaced at least 7.5’ apart per span
• Main Roof Truss Beams (Low Beams at 35') o 2,000 lbs. at the panel point
o 1,000 lbs. at up to two rigging points spaced at least 10’ apart per span o 650 lbs. at three rigging points spaced at least 7.5’ apart per span
Notes: All rigging requests must be submitted through the Rigging Advance portal (21) Days in advance at https://encoreglobal.com/rigging-portal/ . All submissions must contain a Vectorworks, DWG, or CAD drawing of the rigging required within the HBGCC Hall or Room. Rigging date changes and Pre-Rig requests must be submitted in writing and approved a minimum of (14) days in advance. All sealed structural and material engineering, weights, equipment, and manufacturer information must be provided with rigging advance. If any information is missing the advance will not be accepted and rig will not be hung. Any item that is more than 10ft in size, or over 100lbs will require a motor to rig. All rigging service calls require (2) riggers at a minimum of (5) hours.
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